Recipes from My Kitchen
188 recipes found
Starters & Small Plates
Rustic starters to warm up your table.
Bread
ITALIAN PEPPER BISCUITS
Crunchy fennel–black pepper biscuits (taralli-style) with olive oil—golden and addictive.
World's Easiest Artisan Bread (No‑Knead)
Ridiculously easy no-knead artisan loaf: crispy crust, fluffy interior — mix, rest, bake.
Soups, Salads & Sides
Comforting soups and garden-fresh salads.
Soup
Lentil Soup
A hearty, old-school Italian lentil soup with hot sausage, veggies, spinach, and pastina simmered in rich chicken stock.
Pasta e Fagioli
Classic ‘pasta fazool’ with San Marzano tomatoes, cannellini beans, celery, and herbs finished with starchy pasta water and Romano.
Escarole & Beans
Mama Mary’s comforting escarole and cannellini bean soup with a pepperoni-garlic base — creamy from gently mashed beans.
Italian Wedding Soup
A lighter take on the classic: shredded chicken, tender escarole, and bite‑size beef meatballs in a savory chicken broth.
Tuscan Sausage, White Bean & Kale Soup
Spicy Italian sausage, Great Northern beans, kale, and fresh tomatoes simmered in chicken stock until the broth turns rich and creamy.
Butternut Squash Soup
Silky, velvety butternut squash blended with sautéed onion, stock, and a touch of cream—finished with crispy sage and sunflower seeds.
Salad
Broccoli, Red Cabbage & Carrot Slaw
Tangy, crunchy slaw — great on tacos, sandwiches, or as a fresh side.
Corn Salad
Vibrant summer corn salad with peppers, tomatoes, basil, parsley, and red onion.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Greek‑style orzo with peppers, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, parsley, and feta in red wine vinaigrette.
Italian Style Potato Salad
Red skin potatoes, bright string beans, tomatoes, olives, herbs, and Pastene dressing.
Panzanella Salad Skewers (Spiedini)
Grilled ciabatta, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella skewers with basil red-wine vinaigrette.
String Bean, Tomato, Mozzarella & Cucumber Salad
Steamed string beans with Campari tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and buffalo mozzarella.
Vegetables
BUCATINI WITH HOT CHERRY PEPPERS, TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS & ANCHOVIES
Quick, salty-umami bucatini with anchovy paste, cherry peppers, toasted crumbs and pecorino.
PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, RABE & CANNELLINI BEANS
Hearty mix of crispy sausage, garlicky rabe, and creamy cannellini beans tossed with pasta.
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE, EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, BASIL & RICOTTA SALATA
Spicy sausage, charred eggplant, grape tomatoes and San Marzano sauce finished with ricotta salata.
ANGEL HAIR AND PEAS
A comforting family classic with caramelized onions, sweet peas, butter, and lots of Parmesan.
ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH RABE AND SAUSAGE
Classic orecchiette with garlicky rabe and browned sausage finished with pecorino.
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
Classic spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, chilies, parsley, olives, and Romano.
Main Courses
Hearty family-style dinners straight from my kitchen.
Pasta
CHEESY BAKED GNOCCHI WITH A ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE
This cheesy baked gnocchi is absolutely incredible! I hope you LOVE my recipe — LIKE, SHARE & ENJOY!
BUCATINI WITH HOT CHERRY PEPPERS, TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS & ANCHOVIES
Quick, salty-umami bucatini with anchovy paste, cherry peppers, toasted crumbs and pecorino.
FRESH GARDEN TOMATO SAUCE
Rustic fresh-tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and chili flakes; toss with pasta and cheese.
ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE, TOMATOES & BURRATA
Creamy vodka-tomato sauce with flash-fried grape tomatoes, finished with burrata and basil.
MAFALDINE IN A CREAMY RICOTTA & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE
No-cook ricotta and sun-dried tomato pesto sauce with basil and pecorino; eat immediately.
PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, RABE & CANNELLINI BEANS
Hearty mix of crispy sausage, garlicky rabe, and creamy cannellini beans tossed with pasta.
Chicken
CAVATAPPI PESTO WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA & LEMON CHICKEN
Room-temp cavatappi with pesto, kumato and grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, topped with lemon chicken.
RIGATONI WITH PESTO, CANNELLINI BEANS & LEMON CHICKEN
Rigatoni tossed with pesto and cannellini beans, topped with sliced lemon chicken and romano.
Alexia's Chicken Marsala
Thin chicken cutlets with mushrooms in a sweet Marsala wine sauce.
Alexia's Italian Style Chicken Cutlets
Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets seasoned with Romano and Italian breadcrumbs.
Easy Lemon Garlic Tomato Chicken
Weeknight pan chicken finished in a lemony garlic-tomato pan sauce.
Cast Iron Skillet Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken
Seared chicken breasts baked with sun-dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
Dinner
ALEXIA'S LASAGNA (MEAT SAUCE, PEPPERONI & EGGS)
Layered lasagna with long-simmered bolognese-style meat sauce, pepperoni, ricotta, eggs, and mozzarella.
AUNT ELLA STYLE EGGPLANT
Thin baked eggplant layered with bolognese and boiled eggs, topped with egg–milk–cheese custard and baked.
ALEXIA’S SIMPLE, CLASSIC EGGPLANT PARM
Thin fried eggplant cutlets—great alone or layered with marinara and romano for parm or rollatini.
ALEXIA’S PIZZA RUSTICA (EASTER PIE)
Savory ricotta–basket cheese pie loaded with prosciutto, sausage, salami, ham, and mozzarella in buttery crust.
Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie)
Buttery layered phyllo stuffed with spinach, feta, herbs, and aromatics; bakes to a golden slab.
4-Cheese Portobello Cheesesteak Bombs
Baked portobello caps stuffed with shaved steak, onions, peppers, goat cheese, American, and mozzarella.
Seafood
Jumbo Shrimp with Baby Spinach & White Beans
Quick skillet shrimp with garlic, spinach, and creamy cannellini beans.
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Butter-cracker stuffed jumbo shrimp baked until golden.
Sole Francaise
Delicate egg-dipped sole in a buttery lemon pan sauce.
Alexia's Spicy Cod Italiano
Baked cod with tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, and a spicy kick.
Pistachio Pesto Salmon
Cast-iron seared salmon finished with bright pistachio-basil pesto.
White Clam Zuppa
Little neck clams simmered with garlic, wine, and herbs.
Specialties & Comfort Foods
Unique dishes that make Alexia's brand shine.
Pizza
ALEXIA’S PIZZA RUSTICA (EASTER PIE)
Savory ricotta–basket cheese pie loaded with prosciutto, sausage, salami, ham, and mozzarella in buttery crust.
Fig Flatbread Pizza
Crispy flatbread topped with caramelized onions, goat cheese, black mission figs, prosciutto, arugula microgreens, and honey.
Sausage, Rabe & Sun-Dried Pepper Calzone
Giant rolled calzone stuffed with provolone, mozzarella, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and Pastene sun-dried peppers.
Margherita Pizza (Home Oven)
Par-baked dough topped with uncooked tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
Five-Minute Pizza Sauce
No-cook tomato sauce with Pecorino Romano, garlic seasonings, and olive oil—spreads right on the dough.
Sandwich
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH W/ ROASTED PEPPERS & PROVOLONE
Italian bread layered with juicy sausage, homemade roasted peppers, and sharp provolone.
Best Sandwich Ever (Chicken, Pesto, Roasted Peppers & Prosciutto)
Ciabatta stacked with chicken cutlets, Pastene pesto and double‑roasted peppers, buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, and balsamic glaze.
Italian Sausage, Potato & Pepper Sandwiches
Baked Italian sausages with onions, peppers, Yukon potatoes and tomato sauce — pile into crusty bread or eat as is.
Italian Pesto Sliders
Brooklyn Bred potato buns with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella, and Parmigiano.
Corned Beef Reuben Panini
Crispy rye panini with corned beef, Swiss, muenster, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island.
Rhode Island Italian Grinder
Classic RI grinder stacked with Italian meats and melted cheeses on crusty bread.
Sweets & Finishing Touches
End your meal with warmth and nostalgia.
Dessert
Butter Cookies (Butter Balls)
Auntie Eva’s classic holiday butter balls — tender, nutty bite‑size cookies rolled in powdered sugar.
Red Wine Biscuits
Olive oil and red wine biscuits — lightly sweet, crisp, and aromatic.
Peanut Brittle
Salty‑sweet peanut brittle with perfect crunch; candy thermometer method.
Classic Pizzelles
Thin, crisp Italian waffle cookies flavored with anise or vanilla — yields 50–60 pizzelles.
Easter Ricotta Pie
Tender cookie‑style crust with silky ricotta custard filling — authentic family Easter pie.
Alexia's Famous Ice Cream Cake
No‑bake graham cracker crust layered with softened ice creams, cookies, candies, and sauces — party favorite.
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